JEDDAH: Renewable energy, hydrogen and electricity interconnection were among the key areas discussed as Gulf Cooperation Council officials and China’s National Energy Administration held talks aimed at expanding cooperation beyond the traditional oil trade.
The virtual meeting, hosted by the GCC General Secretariat, brought together energy specialists from the Gulf bloc and the Asian country to discuss collaboration in clean energy technologies, efficiency and grid connectivity, according to a press release.
The discussions reflect expanding energy ties between China and Gulf states as the region accelerates investment in renewable power, hydrogen production and cross-border infrastructure under broader economic diversification plans.
The GCC delegation was led by Mohammed Falah Al-Rasheedi, head of the Human and Environment Affairs Sector at the GCC General Secretariat. Representatives from the Chinese Embassy in Saudi Arabia and the GCC Interconnection Authority also participated.
“During the meeting, the two sides discussed prospects for Gulf–China cooperation in the energy sector and exchanged views on the latest developments in global energy markets,” the GCC General Secretariat said in a statement.
